Wand your way to tousled, messy beach waves

Want waves? No problem: These messy, voluminous beach waves look effortless because they actually are, and they work for both short hairstyles—think a short bob or lob hair—and long hairstyles. If you’re looking for even more long hairstyle ideas, check out the braided-crown-updo-tutorial which only looks complicated. For something sleek and polished, watch the how-to-do-a-low-knot-bun-hairstyle-tutorial. It’s easy enough to do in minutes. Or get even more air dry styles with this doable-hacks-air-dry-looks tutorial, which shows how to create everything from a textured lob to a messy side braid. Want to try something totally different? Explore the easy tutorials and gorgeous style inspiration in the Hair Style Hub.

Create Your Own Tousled Waves

1

Prep hair for styling

Apply a heat protectant like Fructis Flat Iron Perfector.

2

Wrap your first section of hair around barrel

Start as high or as low on your hair as you'd like. Hold it on the hair for 3-5 seconds, working from back to front, doing one half of your head at a time. For a beachier look, alternate wrapping sections towards and away from your face.

3

Give curls a soft shake and comb through with fingers

For some great lift at the root, use a small teasing comb which will help you target carefully.